Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, is delighted to host a special event with world renowned ballerina Misty Copeland who comes to share her latest book, Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina. Copeland, the first African American soloist in the last two decades at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, has penned her memoir in which she shares her inspiring journey to become a dancer in the fascinating world of professional ballet. Copeland will be visiting Anderson’s Bookshop for a rare afternoon appearance on Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. To receive a priority number, fans are welcome to purchase the author’s new book from Anderson’s to hold their place in the signing line. Copeland will meet her fans at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.

About the book: In this deeply felt and beautifully written memoir, Misty Copeland reveals her inspiring and at times heartbreaking journey to become the third African-American soloist in the history of the American Ballet Theatre.

Life in Motion is a multilayered memoir that transcends the boundaries of the traditional ballet biography—it’s not just a ballerina’s story, but instead a unique American story of perseverance and achievements in the face of adversity by an author who is truly one of a kind. Life in Motion is a story of passion and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.

About the Author: Misty Copeland made history by becoming the third African-American ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre, the first in decades. A recipient of the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts and an inductee into the Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame, and the National Youth of the Year Ambassador of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Copeland was recently honored at BET’s 2013 Black Girls Rock! with the Young, Gifted and Black Award. Copeland lives in New York City. Please visit her online at www.MistyCopeland.com, or on Twitter @mistyonpointe.

About Anderson’s Bookshops: Misty Copeland’s upcoming program is part of Anderson’s Bookshops’ calendar of special author events. Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, book signings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. In 1878, Oswald’s pharmacy began selling books as a service to customers. So successful was that side of the business that it became an independent entity in 1964. Based in downtown Naperville, the store has grown with the community ever since. A second location is also open in downtown Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630)-963-2665. A gift shop, Anderson’s Two-Doors East, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, opened in the fall of 2009. Key to Anderson’s success has been special author events, like the Sunday, March 16 program with Misty Copeland.